RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR ALBUQUERQUE, NM, BERNALILLO COUNTY & SURROUNDING AREAS.
Tonie M. Jones-Bowman
Jan 11, 2017
Tonie Jones-Bowman, 47, beloved wife and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on January 11, 2017. She entered this world on March 20, 1969 in Kodiak, AK, born to Charles and Mary Jones. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jones, and is survived by her husband, Shawn Bowman, and her father, Charles Jones. Tonie resided...
Carol Cox Smith
Jan 10, 2017
Carol Cox Smith went to sleep on earth and woke up in heaven on January 10, 2017. Born in Missouri in 1935 to Margaret and Burtis Cox, she lived her young life there. In her teens, she moved to Illinois where she graduated from the University of Illinois. She later received a Master's degree from the University of Colorado. Her...
Sandra Walker-Wagner
Jan 10, 2017
Sandra Walker-Wagner passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 after a long illness and was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Mary Walker; and younger sister, Michelle. She is survived by her husband, Doug Wagner; daughter, Amanda Steves and husband, Frank, and their daughters, Kaiya, Carly and Sophia of Albuquerque. Sandra is also...
Sara Lorraine Georg
Jan 9, 2017
Sara Lorraine Georg, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2017. Sara was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Neal and Patricia Kaufman. She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Georg of 17 years; daughter, Victoria Georg; brother, Craig Kaufman; and mother, Patricia Kaufman. Sara will be greatly missed by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and...
Barbara Moulds
Jan 9, 2017
Barbara Louise Moulds, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara, "Our Family's Rock," lived her life in the service of others, and was especially known for her love of her family. She is survived by her dearest friend, Sherry Fenton; her mother, Teresa Cummins Moulds of Albuquerque; her siblings, Michael...
Mary Morneweck
Jan 8, 2017
Mary Morneweck, a long-time resident of Albuquerque and Manzano del Sol, passed away on January 8, 2017, with her family at her side. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the third of four children to parents from Eastern Europe. Mary was a loving sister, wife, aunt and friend. She worked for many years as the dedicated accountant at the former...
Ralph P. Kress
Jan 8, 2017
Ralph P. Kress, age 93 of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Coleman (Ed); son, Sam (Kelly); grandsons, Erik Coleman, Richard Kress (Ashley), and Henry Kress; and great-grandchildren, Richard and Kaylee.
Service Details
Friday, January 13th, 2017, 10:00am, Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset...
Adan Gonzales
Jan 8, 2017
Adan Gonzales, 87, a well-known APS Educator, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. Adan, was known for his kindness and caring towards family, friends and strangers. Whoever got to meet him was a very lucky person. Adan was a Veteran of the Korean War and served proudly. Adan put himself through school to obtain a college degree and Masters. He...
Garland Gene Gardenhire
Jan 8, 2017
Garland Gene Gardenhire, 83, of Albuquerque passed away Sunday January 8th, after an unexpected cardiac incident early Saturday morning. Gene was born April 19, 1933, in Lakeview, TX to Garland and Beatrice Gardenhire. He was raised on the family farm and attended high school in Estelline, TX. He graduated in 1954 from West Texas State College, then served in the...
Albert "Beto" Padilla
Jan 8, 2017
Albert Raul (Beto) Padilla, he was born on June 10, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM to Frank G. and Rosa Padilla. Beto left us on Sunday, January 8, 2017 to be with his beloved daughter Tiana Rose in the heaven's above. His life was dismissed on his motorcycle, which was a dream of his from the time he was a child....
James Paul Wallace
Jan 8, 2017
James Paul Wallace, 87, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on January 8, 2017. He entered this world on April 11, 1929 in Red Oak, IA, born to James and Mildred Wallace. He is preceded in death by his loving son, Mark Wallace. He is survived by his wife, Dixie Wallace; daughters, Paula Wallace, Marcia...
Myra (Korringa) Stallings
Jan 8, 2017
Myra Stallings (Korringa), age 83, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2017. Myra will be remembered as the epitome of a kind, elegant Southern Christian lady. She is survived by her husband, Corneil Korringa; her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and John Hogan, all of Albuquerque; and her stepchildren and their spouses, Judy and Stuart Korringa of Caledonia,...
Ralph L. Phelps
Jan 8, 2017
Ralph L. Phelps died on January 8, 2017, at age 71. He is survived by Linda H. Phelps, his wife of 44 years, and his children, Dr. Joshua Phelps of Ogden, Utah, and Jennifer Phelps of Boulder, Colorado. Ralph was a nuclear engineer and spent his professional career in management and engineering for nuclear power plants in Connecticut, California and...
Shelley A. Smith
Jan 8, 2017
Shelley A. Smith, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in the Cardiac Critical Care unit, a caring and compassionate part of Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, of coronary artery ischemia, a common cardiovascular disease. Shelley was a native of Albuquerque, born at Presbyterian hospital on August 14, 1952. Shelley graduated from Highland High School with the class of...
MaryAnn Baca
Jan 7, 2017
MaryAnn Baca, age 80, was our family rock, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. MaryAnn was known for her kindness to others and loving life. She loved being around family. She is preceded in death by husband, Danny H. Baca; son, Peter Baca; grandson, Larry Martinez; granddaughter, Francesca Baca; and great-grandson, Leonard III; and parents, Frederico Sanchez and Mary Cardos....
Diana Hinshaw
Jan 7, 2017
Diana Hinshaw, 54, of Algodones, passed away on Saturday, January 7, at 10:02 p.m. at UNM Hospital. She was surrounded by her kids, parents, and sister. Diana was born April 13, 1962, daughter of Gilbert and Cruz Lopez. She was raised and schooled in Hobbs, NM. Diana married Howard Hinshaw in 1983, and had two children. When Diana found out...
Kathryn Gay "Kathy" Dennis
Jan 7, 2017
Kathryn (Kathy) Gay Dennis was born February 16, 1964 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Kathy lived with her parents, Jim and Christa Cooper in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas and Copperas Cove, Texas before moving with her family to Albuquerque in the late 1960s. She passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at her home in Albuquerque. She attended Osuna Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle...
Elizardo "Lee" Gallegos
Jan 7, 2017
Sgt. Elizardo "Lee" Gallegos, a retired New Mexico State Police Officer, went to the lord Saturday, January 7, 2017. He served 28 proud years with the New Mexico State Police. His last assignment was as Public Information Officer. He is survived by his son, Kenneth; grandson, Andrew; great-grandson, Lincoln; brother, Roberto Gallegos and his wife, Anne; and numerous nieces, nephews...
Frances Louise Miller Etheridge
Jan 7, 2017
Frances Etheridge, born June 11, 1922, died peacefully Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a long-time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, The Ocean Drive Garden Club, Emanon and the Good Shepherd's Corner. Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John M. Etheridge, M.D., and her son-in-law, James Walker. She is...
William L. Risso
Jan 7, 2017
William L. Risso, age 97, passed away January 7, 2017. His family will miss his intelligence and strength.



